Sufferer Diagnosed And Hating It!!!

[Notsowild]

Welcome to the forum Tim. So sorry for what you went through and are going through now. You've came to the right place. This forum is full of helpful people and information on PTSD.

I had a serious car accident in July ( no fatalities thank god) I understand all that you are going through

Since the accident I have had the worst time of my life with all kinds of problems

I've had this too. First the flashbacks , then insomnia, hyper vigilance and panic attacks while driving.

You've did the right thing seeing psychologist right away. I'm JUST starting to see one now. Are you doing CBT?

t I still feel like I am only a burden on them.

I feel this way too. I am divorced and moved in with my son after the accident. He wanted to help me out. But it's been rocky, he tries to understand but it's hard for people that have never been through it. And I have a hard time telling my daughter too much because I don't want to make her feel guilty( she was driving )

Anyways I definetly understand. We could go through this journey together. You are not alone.

 

[Notsowild]

How has your insurance company been for paying for therapy?
Are you working?

 

[Lucycat]

Hi Tim :)

 

[Timto]

Notsowild - Thank you for your post! I am starting to realize that this may be the right place for me. I do not have the Flashbacks because I have no memory of the accident. I certainly do have the insomnia, hyper vigilance and can not eat.
I have spent the last 20 years of my life working with people and helping with other peoples problems. I feel like I am not supposed to be in this place, however after reading posts from others I realize that none of us should have to be in this place. I am looking forward to being able to walk this journey with the people here.
You mentioned CBT, I am not sure what that is?

 

[Timto]

How has your insurance company been for paying for therapy?
Are you working?

My insurance company has set up all of the doctors for me and cover my wages as I am not working they cover all of the meds etc... They have committed to helping me get better and have told me that if it takes years they are willing to cover it as it was a workplace accident.

 

[Timto]

Hi Lucycat!

 

[Notsowild]

@Timto
CBT is cognitive behavioral therapy. I heard it was the best one for treating PTSD.

 

[Timto]

Sorry yes that is what we are working on.